Your performance review did not go the way you thought it would. No promotion, small raise, no bonus, or the numbers just did not match the year you know you had. In this episode, I break down how to respond without damaging your reputation, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to build a real plan so this does not happen again.

Timestamps

0:53 – StoryTime: the 3% raise and the 4K bonus

02:22 – The Reality Check: You did not fail; you did not know the game.

3:40 – What Not To Do After Bad News: 3 mistakes to avoid.

5:22 – The Reflection: Tough questions you need to ask yourself before you make a move.

6:47 – Build a Plan for Next Year: Goal, alignment, checkpoints.

8:00 – Challenge for Listeners: No major career moves for 14 days

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